Oval Brilliant Natural Diamond

Description

An oval cut diamond is an elongated, elliptical brilliant-cut stone that shares a similar faceting pattern—typically 57 or 58 facets—and sparkle level to a traditional round brilliant. • Key Characteristics: • Shape and Silhouette: Features a symmetrical, stretched-out oval form developed by Lazare Kaplan in the 1950s. • Visual Size: Appears larger per carat weight than a round diamond because a greater portion of its surface area sits on top. • Finger Effect: Elongates the hand and makes fingers look more slender and longer. • Proportions and Anatomy: • Length-to-Width Ratio: Typically ranges from 1.30 to 1.66, with a popular sweet spot around 1.40 to 1.45 for a classic balanced look. • Bow-Tie Effect: A dark, shadow-like bow shape can appear across the centre facets where light refracts differently. A subtle bow-tie is normal in most ovals, though a severe one indicates a poor cut. • Grading Note: Major grading labs like the GIA evaluate polish, symmetry, colour, and clarity for ovals, but do not assign an overall "cut grade" as they do for round diamonds. • This natural diamond has been certified.